GAY & LESBIAN PRIDE NEWS
Cape Town Pride — Highlights from the first weekend
February 21, 2007
Photo courtesy Cape Town Pride
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Friday
The Cape Town Pride Festival is now in full swing after an action packed first weekend. The Candy Glam Ball, which incorporated the Pride Community Awards, was held last Friday night. Miss Lola Fine and Jeanine Cameron hosted the festivities, which included some seriously smouldering torch songs performed by Margaret, and some soulful ballads and foot stompers from the Soul Boys. Justice Edwin Cameron gave an inspiring speech about how we must celebrate and enjoy our rights, but that we need to keep on protecting them.
Saturday
The Pride Parade kicked off a little after noon. Mr Gay Pride 2007, riding a Renault convertible and waving the Rainbow Flag, led the parade which incorporated the usual array of floats, divas, leather queens, gay organisations, muscle Marys, parents of gays, friends of gays, gays, dykes, drag queens and everybody else in between.
Photo courtesy Cape Town Pride
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The float which received the most attention was the Chapel of Love, celebrating our right to marry.
The Carnival of Love procession returned to de Waterkant at 2pm where around 3 000 revellers rolled into the Street Party.
Top Twenty diva, Salome, kicked off the entertainment. The Five Diamonds from Kimberly wowed the crowd with their Big Hair. Trucker gave us a sample of his electro-synth sound. Sheena with the Soul Desire Dance Company, Lola Fine and Maxine Magic entertained us with an all too short teaser from their forthcoming Pride Divas show. Coda, with their fusion of classical, kwaito and dance music got everybody throwing their hands up in the air. Goldfish, the final act of the day, brought the party goers into a frenzy. The party continued later at Cruz for the annual Red Party which was awash with red, the colour of love.
Sunday
The Carnival of Love moved to Guguletu on Sunday with the Pride e’Loction Day of Love, which included a parade through the township, followed by a party at the sports stadium. The Pride “Queer Talk” Seminar series began on Sunday morning at Victoria Junction, and was followed by the Pride Book Affair. Edwin Cameron spoke at both events.
Coming Up
Pride Divas
Wednesday 21st February. Sold out!
Pride Shebeen Tour
Thursday 22nd February, 18h00
Pride Beach Picnic
Thursday 22nd February, 18h00, 3rd Beach, Clifton
Chocolate
Friday 23rd February, Westwood Restaurant, Seapoint, 21h00, R30 & R50
A party for gays and lesbians of colour and those who love them.
Top Off Party
Friday 23rd February, Cruz, R30
Take your top off and flaunt what you got.
Carnival of Love Party
Please note that this Beach Party planned for Saturday 24th February has been cancelled due to circumstances beyond our control. We apologise for any inconvenience and we are as disappointed as you are.
Pride Race Day
Saturday 24th February, Kenilworth Race Course, 12h00, R150 & R200
Now that the Carnival of Love Party is not happening, there is no excuse to miss this fun gay race day. Three Tons of Fun and Marc Lottering appearing for your pleasure.
Pride Love Party
Saturday 24th February, Cruz Precinct, entrance on Dixon St, 22h00, R50
Do not miss the final party of the Pride Festival. Cruz will be transformed for the night and will include 3 dance floors. Guest DJ is Delon Palm from Johannesburg.
Pride PositiviTea
Sunday 25th February, Joy for Life, 1 Molteno Rd, Orangezicht, 15h00, R45
A Mad Hatter’s Benefit including entertainment from Torch Song singer Margaret
Pride Love Boat
Sunday 25th February, 17h00, R165
Enjoy the end of the Festival on a Sunset Cruise to Clifton
GHMCC Service
Sunday 25th February, 18h00, Zonnebloem Collage
Pride Allsorts Benefit Ball
Sunday 25th February, Rotunda @ Bay Hotel, Camps Bay, 19h30
Women only gala benefit ball and concert featuring some top entertainment.
Get your tickets now!!
Tickets are available at Pride Info Desk, 32 Napier St, de Waterkant or call 021 425 6461.
For more information: email
info@capetownpride.co.za, or visit www.capetownpride.co.za.
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